Linux Kernel 'kvm_set_memory_region()' Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	60466
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-1943
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Jun 10 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Feb 27 2014 01:33PM
Credit:	Michael S. Tsirkin of Red Hat
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2 Oracle Enterprise Linux 6 Oracle Enterprise Linux 5 Linux kernel CentOS CentOS 6 Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0 + Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS + Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100 + Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300 + Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500 + Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel 'kvm_set_memory_region()' Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges on affected computers. Other attacks are also possible.

Linux Kernel 'kvm_set_memory_region()' Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Linux Kernel 'kvm_set_memory_region()' Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Linux Kernel 'kvm_set_memory_region()' Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)